AUSCHWITZ

This post has been really difficult to write. Auschwitz was not an enjoyable experience, it was harrowing and humbling and surreal. It was the most grounded I felt in a long time and this is why going to Auschwitz is so important. It is easy to get caught up in our own little bubble andContinueContinue reading “AUSCHWITZ”

A Guide to Essaouira, Morocco

Hello and welcome to my final post from my trip to Morocco! This one is all about the seaside town of Essaouira, a 2.5 hour bus journey from Marrakech. A few other tourists and travellers we met around the country were unsure of whether to visit Essaouira as it seems to be a bit ofContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Essaouira, Morocco”

72 HOURS IN… ROME

Ciao! I’m back with another 72 hours blog post, one I’ve been itching to write for months now. Rome is without a doubt the most beautiful city I have ever visited. As an archaeology student at the time of my visit, I couldn’t wait to see the Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon and countless other Roman ruinsContinueContinue reading “72 HOURS IN… ROME”

3 MONTHS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Angkor Wat, Cambodia When I left school I knew I didn’t want to go straight to university, something just didn’t feel right and I wanted some time to breathe, gain some work experience, and travel. As some of you may already know, I decided to start off my gap year by volunteering abroad with PlanContinueContinue reading “3 MONTHS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA”

I’M MOVING TO CHINA?!

Huge life update: I’m moving to China. If it’s any consolation, I’m as shocked as you are. After a personal crisis and realisation that I need to spend some time on my own self improvement and future goals, I decided to apply for a few jobs abroad. Unfortunately my application to be one of Santa’sContinueContinue reading “I’M MOVING TO CHINA?!”

MOROCCO WITH INTREPID TRAVEL

I’m back from my hiatus while I was travelling around Morocco with the wonderful Intrepid Travel on their 11 day ‘Essential Morocco’ tour! There’s soooo much information I want to spill about this trip, so this might end up being a long blog post (with a few other posts to come about food, what toContinueContinue reading “MOROCCO WITH INTREPID TRAVEL”

EPIC VOLCANO TREK IN NICARAGUA

Volcan Telica One of the BEST things to do when travelling is head off the beaten track and explore the natural environment of the place you’re visiting. This, for me, means lots of hikes and outdoor adventures! My first taste of travel was on my Outlook Expedition trip to Nicaragua and Honduras with school whenContinueContinue reading “EPIC VOLCANO TREK IN NICARAGUA”

HOW TO SAVE UP FOR TRAVELLING

So many people put off travelling for years or never end up going simply because they think it will be too difficult to save up the money to go. Others scoff at young people who want to travel and assume that they are privileged or their parents are paying for them to jet off toContinueContinue reading “HOW TO SAVE UP FOR TRAVELLING”

72 HOURS IN… BERLIN

The mighty Brandenburg Gate Back with another city break guide in my 72 hours saga! Mine and my boyfriend’s first trip abroad together was a winter break in Berlin to celebrate my 21st birthday, and honestly it was the perfect place for us for so many reasons… the food, history, culture, and the added bonusContinueContinue reading “72 HOURS IN… BERLIN”

HOW TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND TRAVEL SOLO

Scared to take the plunge and travel solo? Don’t be! There are so many ways to overcome your fears of travelling alone. My sister has recently booked a few days in Budapest on her own as no one was able to go with her, and I’m so proud that she’s doing it anyway! When IContinueContinue reading “HOW TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND TRAVEL SOLO”